Deputy Manager
Children and Young People
Residential Care
Leeds City Council
LS14

£35,745 - £38,223- enhancements are paid for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties. Time and a half is paid for weekend working (if applicable)

This is a 5 bed residential service for children and young people with Mild Learning Disabilities and some associated Mental Health issues

As a Deputy Manager in our children's residential service, you'll thrive on ensuring that each young person in your care feels heard and is fully supported to achieve their potential, whatever challenges they face,

You must have
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete Level 5 within 2 years)
At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
Understanding of care planning and case management, with the ability to liaise constructively with professionals and families and manage challenging situations
Ability to lead a team, supervise and motivate colleagues

Knowledge required

In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children
In-depth knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development
In-depth knowledge of child protection procedures and the impact of abuse and neglect
Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
In-depth knowledge of equal opportunities policies and managing diversity

Experience required

At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
Care planning, risk management and case management
Leading a team, providing supervision, motivation and direction for staff
Managing difficult, demanding and challenging children and young people
Convening, chairing and contributing to meetings and reviews
Working with budgets and financial management

To discuss further please apply by attaching your upto date CV and we can arrange a confidential chat,

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